Go under the surface with sound mixer Peter Devlin for a chat about the audio elements of Jaws. 

Join us for a professional development workshop for high school educators on how to teach about the Holocaust.

Filmmaker Stephen Scarlata (Sharksploitation, 2023) and producer Paul Bales (Sharknado film series, 2013–2018) reveal how the success of Jaws (1975) spawned a new cinema feeding frenzy.

Join us for sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by our accessible screening of Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).

In person: director Regina King. writer/producer Kemp Powers, and moderator Ellen C. Scott

Learn about the art of dialogue editing. Then see it in practice during a screening of The Towering Inferno.

Join us for Member Appreciation Days on the first Sunday of every month from 5:30–8pm.

Leading Hollywood costume historian and archivist Larry McQueen signs copies of his book celebrating some of the most memorable looks in cinema.

Composer, lyricist, and music producer Marc Shaiman will sign copies of his book, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, followed by a lively conversation between him and the iconic Bette Midler.

The two will cap off this unforgettable evening with a screening of The First Wives Club—a comedy that showcases both of their talents to maximum effect, and a bona fide box office smash when it premiered in 1996.

The First Wives Club (1996)

Elise, Brenda, and Annie (a powerhouse assemblage of Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton), are three former college roommates who find their marriages in shambles by their mid-40s. Ultimately empowering each other and restoring their dignity—after making brutal jabs at each other—this indelible trifecta serves as a restorative balm for scorned women everywhere. Buoyed by an Oscar-nominated score by Marc Shaiman, Midler captivates as the witty Brenda and offers her Tony-winning pipes for a cult-favorite rendition of Leslie Gore’s doo-wop hit “You Don’t Own Me.”

About our guests

Marc Shaiman is a renowned American composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his work across film, television, and theater. Shaiman began his career as a musical director and arranger for Bette Midler before expanding into film scoring. He gained prominence with his work on films such as When Harry Met Sally, The Addams Family, Sister Act, City Slickers, A Few Good Men, Sleepless in Seattle, The American President, and South Park; on television with SNL, and on his recordings with Harry Connick Jr. and Mariah Carey. Shaiman earned widespread acclaim for co-writing the Broadway musical Hairspray alongside his longtime co-lyricist, Scott Wittman. The duo has also co-created the musicals Catch Me If You Can, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Some Like It Hot, and Smash. He has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and has won a Tony, two Emmys, and two Grammys. Marc Shaiman is celebrated for his versatile, emotionally resonant music and his ability to blend classic musical theater sensibilities with modern storytelling. Born and raised in New Jersey, he currently lives in New York with his husband, Lieutenant Commander (ret) Lou Mirabal.

As one of the world’s best-loved and most versatile entertainers, Bette Midler has garnered accolades across all facets of show business. The Divine Miss M’s expansive body of work has been recognized with four Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, three Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine American Comedy Awards. In December 2021, Midler was inducted as part of the 44th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. One of the bestselling female singers, her albums have sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

On screen, some of her iconic films include The Rose, Beaches, two Hocus Pocus films, The First Wives Club, and The Stepford Wives, amongst others. On Broadway, she starred in one of the most celebrated musicals in theater history as “Dolly Gallagher Levin” in Hello Dolly! for which she won a Tony.

Midler founded the New York Restoration Project in 1995, an open space conservancy and New York City’s largest private land trust. NYRP is dedicated to protecting and preserving community gardens and other green spaces throughout all five boroughs. NYRP owns and manages 52 community gardens, maintains over 80 acres of parkland, and in collaboration with the New York City Parks Department, has planted over 1 million trees in New York City.

Learn about the art of sound effects editing. Then listen to what great editing sounds like during a screening of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Members get an exclusive preview of Studio Ghibli's PONYO on Friday, February 13 from 11am to 6pm.

Home movies are vital treasures that help tell the history of moving images. The Academy Film Archive has long collected and conserved thousands of personal films, focusing on material that broadens perspectives of the motion picture industry; highlights communities underrepresented in mainstream cinema; and documents places and events in Southern California. These unique histories are accessible to researchers, filmmakers, and the public.

Join us for a free and heartfelt program presented jointly by the Academy Museum’s education department and the Academy’s film archive and public access department. The Academy Museum’s Ted Mann Theater will host this celebration of rare, candid moments, all brought to life with a live DJ set from musician Jeff Parker and live narration from the Academy Film Archive staff with very special guest Tony Nicholas, son of Fayard Nicholas of the Nicholas Brothers.

Programmed by: Film Archive Associate Director Taylor Morales and Senior Archive Video Producer Daniel Brantley, with Film Education Manager Tuni Chatterji and Film Education Specialist André Martinez.

Learn about the art of sound effects editing. Then hear it in practice during a screening of The Hunt for Red October.

Teens are invited to join our educators for a workshop on the art of cinematography.

Join the Academy Museum for a conversation with production designer Kendal Cronkhite, moderated by Academy Governor and animator Jinko Gotoh.

Join educators as they highlight the Academy Awards History gallery.   

Join us for a special edition of our Tactile Filmmaking Workshop in honor of Valentine’s Day.

We’ll prepare to listen deeply to Sound of Metal by learning just how inventive sound recording and remixing can be.

Experience our Oscars-themed galleries with Vice President of Curatorial Affairs Doris Berger. Join Berger in examining the glamorous and sometimes complicated stories of the Academy Awards. Enjoy a deep dive into a unique collection of significant Oscars; see our illustrated timeline of awards history; and take in an iconic lineup of speeches and fashions. 

About Curator’s View Tours

On select days, explore the Academy Museum with a curatorial team member and dive behind the scenes of our exhibitions. Don’t miss these rare chances to hear our curators’ perspectives on featured films, filmmakers and other key contributors to the arts and sciences of cinema.  

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.

Join us for sensory-friendly gallery exploration and a family workshop inspired by the new Studio Ghibli’s PONYO exhibition.

Join us on Sunday, March 15 from 3-8pm for the Official Oscars® Watch Party at the Academy Museum celebrating the 98th Academy Awards.

Schedule

3pm | Doors open 

3–4pm | Welcome reception

3–7pm | Photo opportunities on the Walt Disney Company Piazza

4–7:30pm | The Oscars® Live on ABC

Dress code

Creative cocktail attire is encouraged.

Tickets

Museum member and Academy member: $100

Non-member: $125

Note: This event is open to all ages. IDs are required for alcohol purchase and consumption.

Fanny’s Restaurant: $255 (additional information below)

Food and beverage

• Light hors d'oeuvres (included with GA ticket) | 3–4:30 pm

• Wine from Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon, the official wines of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (two drink tickets included with admission) | 3–7pm

• Additional snacks and beverages available for purchase | 3–8pm

Reservations at Fanny’s Restaurant must be booked separately (please see link below).

Additional details

• Your ticket includes access to the Walt Disney Company Piazza, Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby and David Geffen Theater featuring the live Oscars telecast on ABC.

• The book Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, documenting Renzo Piano's remarkable vision for the museum and including never-before-seen images, is included with your ticket (available at departures, while supplies last, one per ticket holder).

• Seating note: This ticket does not include reserved seating. Seat saving and standing in theaters is not permitted.

• Academy Museum Store access (3–8pm) is included with your ticket.

• Our coat check is located in the Ted Mann Lobby located on the Lower Level of the museum. Bags smaller than 16” x 16” are permitted within the museum and must be carried by hand or checked. Guests are kindly asked to leave large bags and backpacks at home.

• Parking information will be available the week of the event.

Questions? Please email oscarswatchparty@oscars.org or consult our FAQ. Accessibility accommodations are available.

Dinner reservations at Fanny's restaurant

You may also celebrate the Oscars with a separate, Governors Ball-inspired dinner at Fanny's, the Academy Museum restaurant.

• The $255 ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbles, passed hors d'oeuvres during the red carpet, and access to curated savory and dessert stations throughout the broadcast—all inspired by the elevated hospitality of the Governors Ball.

• Oscar-themed cocktails will be available for purchase at the bar to toast the night's winners.

• A reservation is required. Book your table in advance, as capacity is limited.

Oscars® Season at the Academy Museum

Join Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in celebrating the 98th Oscars®. Hear from the nominees themselves in our state-of-the-art theaters and immerse yourself in Academy Awards history through rich and expansive one-of-a-kind events, activities, showcases and more.

Our 2026 Oscars Season programming runs through March 22 and has something for everyone, from family-friendly workshops to insightful tours.

Catch screenings of Oscar-nominated short films and attend Oscar Nominee Spotlights with filmmakers under consideration in the Makeup and Hairstyling, Animated Feature Film, Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Best Picture, and International Feature Film categories. And be sure to join us to celebrate the winners during the Official Oscars® Watch Party on Sunday, March 15, 2025.

Without careful preservation, many precious and enlightening objects from the film industry would be lost to time. Across all 19 of our branches, ranging from acting to writing to artist representation, the Academy strives to preserve and document rare photographs, one-of-a-kind objects, iconic costumes, props and more. Join us as we share the Academy's efforts to preserve and nurture the legacy of film history.

About Gallery Spotlights

Gallery Spotlights feature special guests who bring fresh insights to our exhibitions. Join us for revealing monthly conversations connecting the objects in our galleries to the art and history of moviemaking.

If you have any questions or need assistance planning your visit, please email museumeducation@oscars.org.